Quick Marinara

Ingredients

• 6  basil leaves coarsely chopped
• 1  bay leaf 
• 56 ounce tomatoes whole drained canned coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon oregano dried
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and bay leaf and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.